VANCOUVER SAFE SENIORS

DAY 11 – VANCOUVER – SAFE SENIORS, STRONG COMMUNITIES

Darien and Teddy live in Comox, a small island town of 15,000 residents located off the coast of British Columbia (BC), Canada. Through the United Way’s “Safe Seniors, Strong Communities” initiative, Darien and Teddy have their groceries…
Getting there Guide - 9News

‘Getting There Guide’ app connects seniors to rides featured on 9News

A popular publication that helps seniors find a ride to things like doctor's appointments or grocery store trips is going mobile in 2021. The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council's (DRMAC) developed a mobile app for its "Getting There…
Transit 2021

Re-emerging from COVID: What Will Transit Look Like in 2021?

It’s 2021 and that means: there's a light at the end of the tunnel. While 2020 was one of our most challenging years that I can remember (between #workingfromhomewithkids, to its impact on commuter transit services, to getting used to new…
Amtrak train

Testing On Amtrak’s Newest High-Speed Train Nears Completion At Pueblo R&D Track

At a test track 20 miles outside of Pueblo, Amtrak’s latest high-speed Acela train has been topping 166 miles per hour. Staff at the Transportation Technology Center are monitoring and evaluating its performance and safety features, including…
Older adults sharing a drink

Older Coloradans Are Making New Holiday Traditions As Coronavirus Keeps Them Isolated

Denise Wood lives alone in Denver, and that's how she’s spending Christmas this year — alone.
Holiday Lights

Dec. 18, 2020: From Music To Comedy And A Chance To Reflect, It’s The Holiday Extravaganza!

It's the 5th Annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. Grammy-nominated jazz cornetist Ron Miles headlines; Broadway star Beth Malone channels Judy Garland; and Colorado Springs comedian Rion Evans brings some levity to 2020. They're just…
Pueblo Bus Passengers

In Pueblo, A Small But Vital Bus System Keeps Rolling As Others Stall

The route 11 bus was not exactly where Jesse Espinoza wanted to be on a recent morning. He had lost his job as a warehouse packer the day before and was on his way to sell plasma.
Veteran and Care Giver

New Program Wants To Help Veterans’ Caregivers During The Pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Lara Garey's daily responsibilities as her husband's primary caregiver left little time for her to focus on anything else.
scene from Nutcracker ballet

The Nutcracker Is Back, and Here’s How to See It

Every year, the Front Range goes nuts for The Nutcracker — and though most live events in the state are shut down because of the pandemic, companies are finding ways to keep Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's holiday spectacular alive through online…
pedestrians in cross walk

Back on Track: What’s Next for the RTD Board of Directors?

This year, the RTD Board of Directors has been faced with many new challenges.